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May 30, 2024
Police Week 2024: 374th SFS and JASDF compete in Fire Team Challenge

Japan Air Self-Defense Force joined the 374th Security Forces Squadron in the fire team challenge competition where teams ran, jumped over barricades, participated in combatives and performed tactical combat casualty care against the clock.
May 30, 2024
Honoring Heroes: Yokota holds Memorial Day Ceremony

The 374th Airlift Wing hosted a Memorial Day ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 24, to honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
May 30, 2024
MPOY recognizes Yokota’s top maintainers

Members of the 374th Maintenance Group and their families gathered to recognize maintenance Airmen for their outstanding achievements at the Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony at Yokota Air Force Base, Japan, May 10.MPOY is an annual event that highlights the accomplishments of
May 29, 2024
USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Japan

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), visited Japan from May 27-29, 2024 for the first time since assuming command earlier this month.
May 24, 2024
Joining the backbone of the USAF

Kadena hosted its first quarterly noncommissioned officer induction ceremony to celebrate new Staff Sgts. at the Erwin Professional Military Education Center
May 23, 2024
374th SFS Members train for upcoming Advanced Combat Skills Assessment

Defenders from the 374th Security Forces Squadron completed their final days of extensive training in preparation for the Advanced Combat Skills Assessment in Guam at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13-14, 2024.ACSA is an annual training event designed to test the physical endurance and core operational
May 22, 2024
Strengthening bonds through 48th Japanese-American Friendship Festival

The 374th Airlift Wing opened its gates to welcome 302,000 visitors to the 48th Annual Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18–19.
May 20, 2024
Misawa City Mayor Experiences a Day in the Life of 35th Fighter Wing Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Mr. Yoshinori Kohiyama, Misawa City mayor, conduct a high-speed taxi at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2024. The event showcased the coordination and precision involved in flight operations. This visit was part of the 'Wing
May 20, 2024
Soaring Eagles at Southern Beach

18th Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force conducted bilateral exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base and Kadena Air Base, May 13-17, 2024. Southern Beach is held annually in an effort to enhance interoperability between U.S. Forces and host nation partners.
May 20, 2024
Combat Generation Exercise reinforces trilateral partnerships among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

The 35th Fighter Wing conducted the first ever trilateral Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) with munitions specialists from the Pacific Air Forces, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) from 6 to 9 May, 2024.

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